British Journal of Anaesthesia

Editorials:

M. E. P. Jones and M. Maze

Editorial I: Can we characterize the central nervous system actions of ₂-adrenergic agonists?
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 1-3; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.1 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Graham Smith

Editorial II: Publishing changes in 2001
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 3-4; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.3 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Articles:

J. E. Hall, T. D. Uhrich, and T. J. Ebert

Sedative, analgesic and cognitive effects of clonidine infusions in humans
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 5-11; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.5 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. G. C. Lerou and L. H. D. J. Booij

Model-based administration of inhalation anaesthesia. 1. Developing a system model
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 12-28; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.12 [Abstract] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. G. C. Lerou and L. H. D. J. Booij

Model-based administration of inhalation anaesthesia. 2. Exploring the system model
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 29-37; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.29 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. H. Beck, U. R. Doepfmer, C. Sinemus, A. Bloch, M. R. Schenk, and W. J. Kox

Effects of sevoflurane and propofol on pulmonary shunt fraction during one-lung ventilation for thoracic surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 38-43; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.38 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

W. Wilhelm, N. Schlaich, J. Harrer, S. Kleinschmidt, M. Müller, and R. Larsen

Recovery and neurological examination after remifentanil–desflurane or fentanyl–desflurane anaesthesia for carotid artery surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 44-49; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.44 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. W. Sleigh, D. A. Steyn-Ross, M. L. Steyn-Ross, M. L. Williams, and P. Smith

Comparison of changes in electroencephalographic measures during induction of general anaesthesia: influence of the gamma frequency band and electromyogram signal
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 50-58; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.50 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. A. Vaughan, C. Thornton, D. R. Wright, J. R. Fernandes, P. Robbins, C. Doré, and M. D. Brunner

Effects of different concentrations of sevoflurane and desflurane on subcortical somatosensory evoked responses in anaesthetized, non-stimulated patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 59-62; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.59 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Millar, A. J. Asbury, and G. D. Murray

Pre-existing cognitive impairment as a factor influencing outcome after cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 63-67; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.63 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. P. Dowd, J. M. Karski, D. C. Cheng, S. Gajula, P. Seneviratne, J. A. Carroll Munro, and D. Fiducia

Fast-track cardiac anaesthesia in the elderly: effect of two different anaesthetic techniques on mental recovery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 68-76; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.68 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. H. Kim and Y. M. Lee

Intrathecal midazolam increases the analgesic effects of spinal blockade with bupivacaine in patients undergoing haemorrhoidectomy
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 77-79; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.77 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. M. Coventry, K. F. Barker, and M. Thomson

Comparison of two neurostimulation techniques for axillary brachial plexus blockade
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 80-83; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.80 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

B. Subramaniam, R. Madan, S. Sadhasivam, B. Sennaraj, P. Tamilselvan, S. Rajeshwari, D. Jagan, and D. Shende

Dexamethasone is a cost-effective alternative to ondansetron in preventing PONV after paediatric strabismus repair
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 84-89; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.84 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. M. Maguire, N. Kumar, J. L. Parker, D. J. Rowbotham, and J. P. Thompson*

Comparison of effects of remifentanil and alfentanil on cardiovascular response to tracheal intubation in hypertensive patients
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 90-93; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.90 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

N. L. Law, K. F. J. Ng, M. G. Irwin, and J. S. F. Man

Comparison of coagulation and blood loss during anaesthesia with inhaled isoflurane or intravenous propofol
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 94-98; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.94 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

M. J. L. Bucx, J. Dankert, M. M. Beenhakker, and T. E. J. Harrison

Decontamination of laryngoscopes in The Netherlands
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 99-102; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.99 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Descorps-Declère, M. P. Sauviat, K. Samii, and Y. Lecarpentier

Mechanical and electrophysiological effects of thiopental on rat cardiac left ventricular papillary muscle
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 103-109; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.103 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. B. Murphy, H. El Behiery, V. W. Chan, and J. F. Foss

Pharmacokinetic profile of epidurally administered methylnaltrexone, a novel peripheral opioid antagonist in a rabbit model
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 120-122; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.120 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. Okuda, G. Inagawa, T. Miwa, and K. Hiroki

Influence of head and neck position on cuff position and oropharyngeal sealing pressure with the laryngeal mask airway in children
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 122-124; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.122 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

K. H. Hoerauf, T. Hartmann, S. Acimovic, A. Kopp, G. Wiesner, B. Gustorff, H. Jellinek, and P. Krafft

Waste gas exposure to sevoflurane and nitrous oxide during anaesthesia using the oesophageal–tracheal Combitube small adultTM
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 124-126; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.124 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

D. J. Marlin, L. E. Young, R. McMurphy, K. Walsh, and P. Dixon

Effect of two anaesthetic regimens on airway nitric oxide production in horses
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 127-130; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.127 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

A. Ouattara, L. Richard, J. M. Charrière, H. Lanquetot, P. Corbi, and B. Debaene

Use of cisatracurium during fast-track cardiac surgery
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 130-132; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.130 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

H.D. de Boer, A. Hemelaar, R. van Dongen, and M. J. M. Gielen

Successful epidural anaesthesia for Caesarean section in a patient with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 133-134; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.133 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

C. P. McCarroll, L. D. Paxton, P. Elliott, and D. B. Wilson

Use of remifentanil in a patient with peripartum cardiomyopathy requiring Caesarean section
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 135-138; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.135 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

J. A. Alhashemi

Reduction of vasopressor requirement by hydrocortisone administration in a patient with cerebral vasospasm
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 138-141; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.138 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. D. Puri

Paradoxical changes in bispectral index during nitrous oxide administration
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 141-142; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.141 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

G. Abbott and P. Evans

Therapeutic embolization of an internal mammary artery damaged by placement of a central venous catheter
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 143-145; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.143 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Reviews:

R. J. Kavanagh and P. C. A. Kam

Lazaroids: efficacy and mechanism of action of the 21-aminosteroids in neuroprotection
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 110-119; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.110 [Abstract] [FREE Full Text] [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Letters:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 146-156; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.146 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Book Reviews:

Book Reviews
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 157-158; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.157 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Errata:

Errata
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 159; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.159 [PDF] [Request Permissions]  

Correspondence:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 288-294; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.288 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [Request Permissions]  

Abstracts:

Correspondence
Br. J. Anaesth. 2001 86: 303-326; doi:10.1093/bja/86.1.303 [Extract] [FREE Full Text] [Request Permissions]  

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